I’m watching a show that is speaking about ships sinking in storms at the Cape of Good Hope, and evacuating to lifeboats. If seas are so rough that a large ship goes down, how are lifeboats able to stay afloat? Are they able to bob in the waves easier? Or are they just a last ditch option that often capsize but are better than nothing?
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When I went on my one and only cruise, the ship used the lifeboats to ferry people to shore for tours and things. This was a great idea and made sure the lifeboats were operational in case of emergency.
The lifeboats were totally enclosed (with a door) and had a motor, life jackets, water, first aid, etc. In a fierce storm, they could bob around with really no danger. The only danger would be if they were near shore and wrecked on a reef or rock. But with a motor, they could keep the lifeboat relatively stationary and in deeper water.
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